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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,017.65 and 569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,017.65 and 569.60 is: 785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,017.65 = 569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,017.65 = 569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,017.65 × 569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 579,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,645.50/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.40

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